Mine is a black - Honda Civic 1.8s - i took delivery on Feb 2nd 2008. The Car has head turning looks both at night and day, particularly in black.
The Car's pluses are
1. Interiors
2. Performance
3. Drivetrain (1500 to 3000 rpm) - u can jus keep goin in 3rd even in the city.
4. Handling is Amazing - U will feel the car is in in railings !!
5. Ride -- is neutral - not bad and not too good too. (No problem as long as 4 adults - when 5, think twice before taking it on bad roads)
Minuses
1. No Xenon lamps - whereas octavia comes with it (being in the same league); Since this car has twin headlamps for low and high beam -- it will set u back by 38,000 for fixing it off-market / in addition ur warranty will be devoid :(
2. Ground Clearance -- the suspension is too soft - so till 4 onboard u jus glide on the road -- when there is 5 - body knocks often when going over pits and sends a thunder into the cabin.
Mileage: 11 km in Highway / 9 in the Hill (the car can comfortably cruise in 3rd gear with 5 people and A/c on) / 8 to 9 in the city.
I drive really hard -- so u won't get any figures less than quoted above -- if u do get -- it's time u catch up with ur dealer.
Overall: An Amazing car with looks & performance to add, that won't fade soon / not for mileage calculators.
In short: For people who say "I'm 40 years young " & not for people who say "I'm 40 years old". Later - please check out ur nearest toyota showroom!! Octavia --- hmm -- but the dealer in my city is pathetic -- so no comments!
